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Nasa As an Instrument of U.S. Foreign Policy
CHAPTER 11 Nasa as an Instrument of U.S. Foreign Policy John Krige as space exploration,and NASA’s role in it in particular,had an effect on society, Hand, if so, on what aspects of it? And how do we measure any such impact? These are challenging questions indeed. The stakeholders in the huge American space program are multiple and include scientists; engineers; research, development, and launch facilities; industry; administrators; and many government agencies, not to speak of Congress and the U.S. taxpayer.The impacts of spaceflight vary widely, from adding to the stockpile of knowledge and stimulating innovation and industry, to training, education, and creating jobs and—if we move beyond the civilian sphere— to enhancing national security and intelligence gathering. And then there are the intangible, difficult to quantify cultural effects that range from inspiring a young girl to become an astronaut to building national pride and prestige in what are, after all, spectacular scientific and technological, managerial, and industrial achievements. This paper briefly considers one small, but I think important and often overlooked, corner of this vast panorama: the place of spaceflight in American foreign policy. I do not simply want to insist that naSa’s international programs have had an important impact as instruments of foreign policy.I also want to suggest that today they have a particularly significant political and cultural role to play in projecting a positive image of American power and American democracy abroad. In a world increasingly torn apart by conflicts over values—conflicts which history teaches us can seldom be resolved by force—i believe we overlook the potential of NASA as an instrument for American foreign policy at our peril. -
Sixty Years of Australia in Space
Journal & Proceedings of the Royal Society of New South Wales, vol. 153, part 1, 2020, pp. 46–57. ISSN 0035-9173/20/010046-12 Sixty years of Australia in space Kerrie Dougherty Space Humanities Department, International Space University, Strasbourg, France Email: [email protected] Abstract Australia’s involvement in space activities commenced in 1957, at the beginning of the Space Age, with space tracking and sounding rocket launches at Woomera. By 1960, Australia was considered one of the leading space-active nations and in 1967 became one of the earliest countries to launch its own satellite. Yet by 1980, Australia’s space prominence had dwindled, with the country lacking both a national space agency and a coherent national space policy. Despite attempts in the latter part of the 1980s to develop an Australian space industry, the lack of a coherent and consistent national space policy and an effective co-ordinating body, left Australia constantly “punching below its weight” in global space activities until the Twenty First Century. This paper will briefly examine the often-contradictory history of Australian space activities from 1957 to the announcement of the Australian Space Agency in 2017, providing background and context for the later papers in this issue. Introduction Launchpad: the Woomera or 60,000 years the Indigenous people of Rocket Range FAustralia have looked to the sky, using “If the Woomera Range did not already exist, the stars to determine their location, find the proposal that Australia should engage in their way across the land and mark the a program of civil space research would be passage of the seasons and the best times unrealistic”. -
APRSAF22 Space Research and Development in the Philippines.Key
Space Research and Development in ! the Philippines EGULUS! R! SPACETECH SPACETECH! Dr. Rogel Mari Sese EGULUS! SPACETECH! RSPACETECH! ! Program Leader, National SPACE Development Program Focal Person, Philippine Space Science Education Program SPACETECH! SPACETECH! Challenges of Philippine Space R&D NO DIRECT ACCESS TO SPACE The Philippines has no direct access to space (e.g. satellites, launchers etc.) ! ! RELIANT ON SATELLITE DATA PROVIDERS Despite having two orbital slot allocations, we do not have any satellite in orbit; ! ! MINIMAL NUMBER OF TRAINED EXPERTS The country has a very small pool of trained astrophysicists, space scientists and engineers; ! ! SMALL SPACE R&D AND INDUSTRY No existing full capability to develop rockets and payloads to high altitudes and outer space. ! ! NO SPACE POLICY AND AGENCY The Philippines is not a signatory to most international space treaties and currently has no space agency to implement a cohesive space development strategy. Space-Related Programs and Activities Optical and Radio Astronomy since 1897 ! Rocket Development Program in the 1970s! AGILA-2 Telecommunications Satellite in 1990s! Committee on Space Technology and Applications (COSTA)! Philippine Space Science Education Program! 10-Year Baseline Research of Space Science and Technology Applications (SSTA)! Philippine Microsat Program and PEDRO Project! National Space Development and Utilization Policy and National Space Agency! National SPACE Development Program! Cost Benefit Analysis of a National Space Program Who conducts space research? Major universities through various programs -mostly through degree programs not directly related to space; ! Government agencies and institutions - as end-users and more focused on applications ! Private companies and NGOs - supports academe and government in R&D ! SSTA 10-Year Baseline Research Outcomes Functions of a space agency is distributed to various government agencies and units. -
Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services Mergers & Acquisitions
Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services Mergers & Acquisitions (January 1993 - April 2020) Huntington BAE Spirit Booz Allen L3Harris Precision Rolls- Airbus Boeing CACI Perspecta General Dynamics GE Honeywell Leidos SAIC Leonardo Technologies Lockheed Martin Ingalls Northrop Grumman Castparts Safran Textron Thales Raytheon Technologies Systems Aerosystems Hamilton Industries Royce Airborne tactical DHPC Technologies L3Harris airport Kopter Group PFW Aerospace to Aviolinx Raytheon Unisys Federal Airport security Hydroid radio business to Hutchinson airborne tactical security businesses Vector Launch Otis & Carrier businesses BAE Systems Dynetics businesses to Leidos Controls & Data Premiair Aviation radios business Fiber Materials Maintenance to Shareholders Linndustries Services to Valsef United Raytheon MTM Robotics Next Century Leidos Health to Distributed Energy GERAC test lab and Technologies Inventory Locator Service to Shielding Specialities Jet Aviation Vienna PK AirFinance to ettain group Night Vision business Solutions business to TRC Base2 Solutions engineering to Sopemea 2 Alestis Aerospace to CAMP Systems International Hamble aerostructure to Elbit Systems Stormscope product eAircraft to Belcan 2 GDI Simulation to MBDA Deep3 Software Apollo and Athene Collins Psibernetix ElectroMechanical Aciturri Aeronautica business to Aernnova IMX Medical line to TransDigm J&L Fiber Services to 0 Knight Point Aerospace TruTrak Flight Systems ElectroMechanical Systems to Safran 0 Pristmatic Solutions Next Generation 911 to Management -
NASA's Strategic Direction and the Need for a National Consensus
NASA's Strategic Direction and the Need for a National Consensus NASAs Strategic Direction and the Need for a National Consensus Committee on NASAs Strategic Direction Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES PRESS Washington, D.C. www.nap.edu PREPUBLICATION COPYSUBJECT TO FURTHER EDITORIAL CORRECTION Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. NASA's Strategic Direction and the Need for a National Consensus THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES PRESS 500 Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine. The members of the committee responsible for the report were chosen for their special competences and with regard for appropriate balance. This study is based on work supported by Contract NNH10CC48B between the National Academy of Sciences and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agency that provided support for the project. International Standard Book Number-13: 978-0-309-XXXXX-X International Standard Book Number-10: 0-309-XXXXX-X Copies of this report are available free of charge from: Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences National Research Council 500 Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Additional copies of this report are available from the National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street, NW, Keck 360, Washington, DC 20001; (800) 624-6242 or (202) 334-3313; http://www.nap.edu. -
INTERNATIONAL Call for Papers & Registration of Interest
ORGANIZED BY: HOSTED BY: st 71 INTERNATIONAL ASTRONAUTICAL CONGRESS 12–16 October 2020 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Call for Papers & Registration of Interest Second Announcement SUPPORTED BY: Inspire, Innovate & Discover for the Benefit of Humankind IAC2020.ORG Contents 1. Message from the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) 2 2. Message from the Local Organizing Committee 2 3. Message from the IPC Co-Chairs 3 4. Messages from the Partner Organizations 4 5. International Astronautical Federation (IAF) 5 6. International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) 10 7. International Institute of Space Law (IISL) 11 8. Message from the IAF Vice President for Technical Activities 12 9. IAC 2020 Technical Sessions Deadlines Calendar 49 10. Preliminary IAC 2020 at a Glance 50 11. Instructions to Authors 51 Connecting @ll Space People 12. Space in the United Arab Emirates 52 www.iafastro.org IAF Alliance Programme Partners 2019 1 71st IAC International Astronautical Congress 12–16 October 2020, Dubai 1. Message from the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) 3. Message from the International Programme Committee (IPC) Greetings! Co-Chairs It is our great pleasure to invite you to the 71st International Astronautical Congress (IAC) to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates On behalf of the International Programme Committee, it is a great pleasure to invite you to submit an abstract for the 71st International from 12 – 16 October 2020. Astronautical Congress IAC 2020 that will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The IAC is an initiative to bring scientists, practitioners, engineers and leaders of space industry and agencies together in a single platform to discuss recent research breakthroughs, technical For the very first time, the IAC will open its doors to the global space community in the United Arab Emirates, the first Arab country to advances, existing opportunities and emerging space technologies. -
G20 Voices on the Future of the Space Economy Space20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting 7 October 2020, Saudi Arabia
G20 Voices on the Future of the Space Economy Space20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting 7 October 2020, Saudi Arabia KPMG.com 2 G20 Voices on the Future of the Space Economy Contents 3 Space20 5 Foreword 7 Key themes from the Space20 meeting 10 G20 heads of space agencies summary 23 Recommendations 24 Contacts ©2020 Copyright owned by one or more of the KPMG International entities. KPMG International entities provide no services to clients. All rights reserved. 3 G20 Voices on the Future of the Space Economy Space20 The G20 Secretariat realized how space can be part of developing new frontiers and maintaining a peaceful environment on earth and understands the role of new space activities in the broader economy. Therefore, for the first time in G20 history, space has been selected as one of the 22 priorities of the G20 2020 agenda, titled “Promoting Space Cooperation” under the goal “Shaping New Frontiers.” ©2020 Copyright owned by one or more of the KPMG International entities. KPMG International entities provide no services to clients. All rights reserved. 4 G20 Voices on the Future of the Space Economy The first Space Economy Leaders Meeting – Space20 was held virtually on 7 October 2020. It was a high-profile meeting, organized by the Saudi Space Commission (SSC) and the G20 Saudi Secretariat as part of the International Conferences Program. The meeting was initiated to increase awareness of the space economy, shape new frontiers in the global economy, and to contribute to the international efforts on the peaceful uses of space while maximizing its economic benefit. -
Toward the Heavens Latin America's Emerging Space Programs
Toward the Heavens Latin America’s Emerging Space Programs A Report of the CSIS Americas Program and Space Initiatives CENTER FOR STRATEGIC & CSIS INTERNATIONAL STUDIES authors 1800 K Street, NW | Washington, DC 20006 Tel: (202) 887-0200 | Fax: (202) 775-3199 Johanna Mendelson Forman E-mail: [email protected] | Web: www.csis.org Vincent Sabathier G. Ryan Faith Ashley Bander contributors Thomas Cook Ana Janaina Nelson August 2009 CENTER FOR STRATEGIC & CSIS INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Toward the Heavens Latin America’s Emerging Space Programs A Report of the CSIS Americas Program and Space Initiatives authors Johanna Mendelson Forman Vincent Sabathier G. Ryan Faith Ashley Bander contributors Thomas Cook Ana Janaina Nelson August 2009 About CSIS In an era of ever-changing global opportunities and challenges, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) provides strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decisionmakers. CSIS conducts research and analysis and develops policy initiatives that look into the future and anticipate change. Founded by David M. Abshire and Admiral Arleigh Burke at the height of the Cold War, CSIS was dedicated to the simple but urgent goal of finding ways for America to survive as a nation and prosper as a people. Since 1962, CSIS has grown to become one of the world’s preeminent public policy institutions. Today, CSIS is a bipartisan, nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC. More than 220 full-time staff and a large network of affiliated scholars focus their expertise on defense and security; on the world’s regions and the unique challenges inherent to them; and on the issues that know no boundary in an increasingly connected world. -
Progress Towards Fedsat 2001 A'stralian Space Odyssey
SCC99-IX-6 Progress Towards FedSat 2001 A’stralian Space Odyssey Stephen Russell and Mirek Vesely Cooperative Research Centre for Satellite Systems, VIPAC Engineers and Scientists Ltd 21 King William St, Kent Town, South Australia, 5067 email: [email protected] ph. +618 8362 5445 fax. +618 8362 0793 Chris Graham Cooperative Research Centre for Satellite Systems CSIRO Telecommunications and Industrial Physics GPO Box 1483, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia email: [email protected] ph. +612 6216 7285 fax +612 6216 7272 and Mike Petkovic Cooperative Research Centre for Satellite Systems, Auspace Ltd, PO Box 17, Mitchell ACT 2911, Australia email: [email protected] ph. +612 6242 2611 fax +612 6241 6664 Abstract. In mid-1997, the Australian Government approved the setting up of a Cooperative Research Centre for Satellite Systems (CRCSS) to promote Australian space research. A key outcome of the research activities is intended to be the launching of a research satellite - FedSat- by the year 2001, the centenary year of Australian Federation. This will be the first Australian built satellite since 1970, and vital a step towards Australia's re- entry into the satellite business. This talk describes the aims of the FedSat mission; the design of the overall system; and provides up-to-date details of progress towards project completion. Neither the options of a turn-key contract, nor of Introduction building the whole system from scratch, have The FedSat satellite is, like its earlier sisters been taken. Instead, the CRCSS has opted to WRESAT and OSCAR V, a micro-satellite. take the middle road – buying a platform from However, with a mass of only 58 kilograms, she an experienced provider, with accompanying is packed with a selection of scientific payloads technology transfer, and building, assembling that are unusually complex for a nation stepping and testing the system themselves. -
Smartsat CRC Newsletter – Issue 14 – March 2021
SMARTSATNEWS ISSUE 14 - March 2021 Contents CEO Welcome Comms & Outreach Industry Research Education & Training Diversity & Inclusion Awards Aurora ASA News SmartSat Nodes News from our Partners Events Front image: The new Western Australian Optical Ground Station (WAOGS) at the UniWA Campus in Perth SMARTSATNEWS - Issue 14 - March 2021 Message from the CEO Prof Andy Koronios Chief Executive Officer Dear colleagues Welcome to the first edition of the SmartSat newsletter for 2021. This year is already proving to be an exciting time for SmartSat and the broader space industry. As COVID-19 restrictions are gradually lifting, we have been enjoying increased face to face interactions with our partners and the opportunity to attend some industry events around the country. “Last week we were Our SmartSat Team is growing with talent that promises to build formidable capability in our research and innovation delighted to launch the activity and will no doubt accelerate our work in helping build Australia’s space industry. Dr Danielle Wuchenich has NSW SmartSat Node and kindly accepted the role as a Non-Executive Director on the SmartSat Board, Dr Carl Seubert, a Senior Aerospace we were recently asked by Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has been appointed as our Chief Research Officer (an Aussie returning home!). Dr Andrew Barton and Craig Williams the SA Government to lead have commenced their roles as Research Program Managers. We are truly excited to have such talent-boosting their $6.5 million SASAT1 appointments at SmartSat. mission, meanwhile the We have now approved over 40 projects and awarded 24 PhD scholarships and are continuing to accelerate Victorian Government has our industry engagement and research activities. -
Space Sector Strategy Contents
SOUTH AUSTRALIA GROWTH STATE SPACE SECTOR STRATEGY CONTENTS FOREWORD 3 SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S SPACE SECTOR PRIORITIES 14 Premier of South Australia 3 Contribute to Australia’s Space Strategy 14 South Australian Space Council 4 Launch to accessible Lower Earth Orbits 16 Space Industry Association of Australia Supporting Positive Norms for Space Actors 18 (SIAA) – Statement 4 Moon to Mars – Food Production in Space 19 Capitalise on NewSpace 19 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5 Many, Small, Connected Satellites 19 SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S SPACE STRATEGY 6 Machine Learning and AI to exploit Space Derived Data 21 The Growth State Initiative 6 Cultivate South Australia as a centre-of-gravity Vision For Growth 6 for space activities 22 Mission 6 An Expanding Space Workforce [SKILLS] 22 Strategic Priorities 7 An Innovation Ecosystem [INNOVATION] 24 Growth Target 7 Supportive Infrastructure [INFRASTRUCTURE] 25 Globally Competitive Industry [TRADE] 26 SECTOR OVERVIEW 10 Attractive to investors [INVESTMENT] 26 Space Sector Overview - Global 10 Industry and Government as Partners 29 Impact of COVID-19 10 Government Role and Focus 29 Space Sector Overview – National 11 Industry Role and Focus 29 The Australian Space Sector Defi ned 11 Space Sector Overview – South Australia 12 SUMMARY: ACTION PLAN FOR GROWTH 31 South Australia’s Competitive Advantages 12 Summary Table of Goals 31 Summary Table of Opportunities (Actions) 32 Cover: The Hyperion (SDA) Small Satellite developed by Inovor Technologies circling above South Australia’s Lake Eyre. Image: Inovor Technologies 2 FOREWORD PREMIER OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA South Australia has a long and proud history of space-related work, with a strong advanced manufacturing and technology skills base and is now at the forefront of Australia’s space industry. -
Espinsights the Global Space Activity Monitor
ESPInsights The Global Space Activity Monitor Issue 6 April-June 2020 CONTENTS FOCUS ..................................................................................................................... 6 The Crew Dragon mission to the ISS and the Commercial Crew Program ..................................... 6 SPACE POLICY AND PROGRAMMES .................................................................................... 7 EUROPE ................................................................................................................. 7 COVID-19 and the European space sector ....................................................................... 7 Space technologies for European defence ...................................................................... 7 ESA Earth Observation Missions ................................................................................... 8 Thales Alenia Space among HLS competitors ................................................................... 8 Advancements for the European Service Module ............................................................... 9 Airbus for the Martian Sample Fetch Rover ..................................................................... 9 New appointments in ESA, GSA and Eurospace ................................................................ 10 Italy introduces Platino, regions launch Mirror Copernicus .................................................. 10 DLR new research observatory ..................................................................................